Air Canada announced today the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, nonstop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai.
The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier’s new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening its presence in fast-growing international markets.
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The Vancouver and Dubai flights will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring three cabins of service for customers to choose from, including Signature Class with lie-flat seats, Premium Economy and Economy Class.
| Flight | From | To | Days of Week | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Flight Begins |
| AC78 | YVR (Vancouver) | DXB (Dubai) | Mon, Tue, Thur, Sat | 20:50 | 23:50 (+1 day) | Oct. 28, 2023 |
| AC79 | DXB (Dubai) | YVR (Vancouver) | Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat | 02:00 | 05:55 | Oct. 30, 2023 |